Category: Winter, coping with snow
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Winter Gardening
This winter in the South of Finland we have had a disappointing amount of snow. In the capital region it has only been possible to cross country ski where the city authorities have created tracks from snow blower made snow. As a result, these places are very busy with keen skiers and for me, a…
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Waiting for Summer
My motto of ‘Happiness is an inside job’ is particularly valuable when it is minus ten outside with light snow showers. I don’t envy those who have to work outside in this colder weather. In Finland, most of the outside work closes down for the winter. Building sites go quieter after the summer and autumn…
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Between You and the Road
From the 1st of November to 31st March in Finland, tyres are required appropriate for the conditions, a legal requirement but also drivers will notice a huge benefit on snow using winter tyres. Summer tyres are made of harder rubber for better wearing characteristics in warmer weather and also have less aggressive tread patterns for…
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Some Snow How
Coping with a long Finnish winter is mostly about mindset and preparation. Of the two, being properly prepared is important and also helps the mindset. October is the month for getting ready for winter and not just admiring the misty mornings and leaves falling. Since moving to Finland, I have got into a winter preparation…
Happy in Finland 